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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are 5 and 3. I took 6 months maternity leave for each but felt that I shouldn't quit even when I was essentially bringing home fast food wages. Good jobs are hard to come by and keep in my industry. Kids are in public preschool now and financially things have improved 90%. We are saving for retirement, investing,  and are able to go on vacations. I am able to replace a worn out purse or old swimsuit or plan a weekend outing without worrying my account will be overdrawn. Big things are still stressful because of the $ commitment involved, like renovations to our old fixer upper and needed a car that is not 20+ years old. 
HOWEVER I would never diss a SAHM or D for making that trade-off. Every day I am frustrated by the little things like not getting enough time at home with the kids in the afternoon, having to rush to do simple errands or chores, and not having more energy for DH. I feel like, if your decision is NOT truly out of financial need, you would be lucky to be able to follow your emotions. [/quote]

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